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THE HILL: Democrats seek to impose political pain of Iran war on Trump
March 10, 2026
Democrats are pouncing on a spike in gas prices and expected soaring airline fares, blaming President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran for deepening economic pain on Americans.
In interviews, statements and in a flurry of social media posts, Democrats have sharpened their arguments — repeatedly linking Trump’s decision to enter the Iran conflict to the price spikes, while accusing Republicans of downplaying their impact.
Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Rodell Mollineau shared his insights on where Democrats may win big with messaging ahead of the midterm elections in The Hill.

